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Abstract Childbirth is one of the most marvelous and memorable segment in a woman’s life. Although labor is a normal event and there are times when it may work spontaneously, efficiently and within normal times. Yet other times it may be difficult, with slow in progress, prolonged and dysfunctional. Indeed, monitoring the process of labor is essential to detect deviations from normality, and intervene appropriately, at the proper time, will promote maternal and fetal wellbeing. Induction of labor is indicated when it is agreed that the fetus or mother will benefit from a higher probability of a healthy outcome than if birth is delayed. In fact oxytocic was designated as a high-alert medication in 2007 by the Institute for Safe Medical Practice. High-alert medications are recognized as those medications that require special considerations and precautions before, during and after administration. Oxytocic administration errors are a significant source of professional liability. Approximately one half of paid claims involve allegations of oxytocic misuse. |